Willis shares spike on Q1 earnings

Willis Towers Watson shares jumped 5.1 percent in New York
trading today, as the company posted consensus-beating earnings per
share of $3.71 in the first quarter.Analysts had predicted operating earnings per share of $3.35 for
the quarter, according to MarketWatch data.
Shares rose by 5.1 percent to $140.88 as of 12.20 Eastern Time.The investment, risk and reinsurance segment delivered organic
growth of 5 percent, taking commissions and fees to $502mn.
Operating income for the segment rose 11.6